Kenmore 116.26212 Owner's Manual page 13

THERMALPROTECTOR
This vacuum cleaner has a thermal protector
which automatically trips to protect the
vacuum cleaner from overheating. If a clog
prevents the normal flow of air to the motor,
the thermal protector turns the motor off
automatically° This allows the motor to cool
in order to prevent possible damage to the
vacuum cleaner_
The vacuum cleaner creates suction that
To correct problem: Turn the vacuum
cleaner off and unplug the power cord from
the outlet to allow the vacuum cleaner to
cool and the thermal protector to reset.
Check for and remove clogs, if
necessary. Also check and replace any
clogged filters. Wait approximately thirty
(30) minutes and plug the vacuum
cleaner In and turn back on to see if the
motor protector has reset.
picks up dirt° Rapidly moving air carries f(/(1.._<)
the dirt to the dust bag through the //)_
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airflow passages. The dust bag lets _.Y' _I!
the air pass through, while it traps JJ',/
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For best cleaning results, keep .t_,_y
the airflow passage open. /__y Motor
Check the starred areas ._'#// safety
Filter Exhaust
occasionally for clogs.. /FJj_ _\ x,. Filter
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